Kitchen implement



Jan. 27, 1931.

S. E. AGNEW KITCHEN MPLEMENT Filed July 50 1929 Patented Jan. *27, 1931 SAMUEL AGNEW, or DENVER, COLORADO krroHEN IMrLnMEN'r Applicationmed July 30, 19297." serial No. ssaisat.

This invention relates to a kitchen implement and it is an object ofthe invention to provide Va device of this kind particularly adapted for use in the cleaning and scraping,

of pots, pans and sinks. A Y

Another object of the invention is to provide a Vdevicev of this kind which embodies a blade of desired dimensions provided with a scraping` medium and which has its outer corners rounded to assure effective operation over all portions of the sides and bottom ot' the utensil or `device being scraped.' 'i

Furthermore, it Vis an object'ot1 the invention to provide a device of this kind compris-` ing means for effectively holding a polishing material, such as steel wool.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my iinproved kitchen implementwhereby certain important advantages are attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth. y `1 f The novel featuresV of m'y-invention will hereinafter be definitely claimed. c

In order that my inventioninay be the better understood, I will now proceed to describe long with its outer corners rounded, as at a.V

One end portion, or the rear portion as it may es be termed, of the blade B at oppositesides of its transverse center has parts rolled inwardly to provide the spaced aligning barrels 1 to provide. mountings for the intermediate or base portion 2 of the substantially Ll-sha'ped 5U Wire frame F. This frame F is formed from wire of relatively heavy gauge and the free Yhandle.member -7 ina. Well 'known manner."

V'The 'end portion Vof the blade Bbetween the barrels 1 is formed to provide areverted lug` or flange 8 having direct contact with the adjacentend of the applied Ahandle 7 thereby further assuring the device in its entirety possessing the requisite stability Vand rigidity. Y Theouter or free end portion of the blade rB at itscjentral part is provided with a series Vof transversely ,disposed` slots ,9.

Eachi'of these slots substantiates the form of a U and the material defined by each of such slots is forced outwardly beyond a tace of the blade B 'to provide effective scraping blades 10so that the implement can be employed to ad-,vV i

vantage in effectively scraping pots, pans, sinks and the like, and in this connection itis tobe stated that byfhaving the outer cornersV 0, rounded the efliciencyof thetool is materially increased., Y A The rear corner portions of the blade B, or its corners adjacent to theframe F, carry the outstanding lugs 11 which provide mounting for an elongated head 12. This head 12 has extendingtherefrom and overlying the adjacent face of the Vblade B holding orV clamping arms 14, the free end portions of which being continued by the inwardly disposed penetrating extensions 15. Extending rearwardly from the head `12 is an angularly disposed finger piece-16 providing means whereby the clamping arms 14 will be swung away from the blade B when pressure is eX- erted upon said finger piece by one of the digits of the hand in engagement with the handle member 7. The clamping arms 14 are constantly urgedtoward the blade B by the coil spring 17 encircling the head 12. One

end portion of the spring is provided with an extension 18 in engagement with one of the clamping arms 14 while the opposite end ot' said springr is provided with an extension 19 havingcontact with the blade B. or more particularly with one of the barrels 1.

When it is desired to employ the implement to polish it is only necessary to swing; or move the clamping' arms 14 in a. direction away from the blade B whereupon a polishing medium. such as steel wool, may be readily disposed over the adjacent face of the blade B` said arms 14 when released effectively engaging said applied medium or wool to maintain the same against displacement. This polishing medium or steel wool is intended to be employed when it is desired to polish various kitchen utensils. sinks or the like.

As particularly illustrated in the accomnanying drawing, the arms 14 are arranged in two pairs with the outer portions of the arms of each pair in crossed relation.

When the device is used water will readily run through the slots 9.

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that a kitchen implement constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted Jfor use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it maybe assembled and operated, and itwill also be obvious that my invention is susceptible ot some change and modification without departing from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation ot the several parts herein shown in carryingr out my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed.

I el aim A kitchen implement ot the character described comprisiug a relatively flat blade. a pair of spaced aligned barrels secured to one end ot' said blade. a U shaped frame secured to said blade and positioned in said barrels, .said trame extending rearwardly of said blade intermediate said barrels, scrapingr means integrally formed with said blade, and a handle secured to the rearward extension ot said frame.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature.

SAMUEL E. AGNEVV. 

